CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production date codes of the pistons and, if an engine contains a piston from the affected production period, the engine assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J1M/J0M.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles with the 2.5L four-cylinder engine may have pistons that are larger than specified. This can cause the engine to stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, particularly if it happens while driving at speed or in traffic. Owners should take this recall seriously and check whether their vehicle is affected.
Toyota will notify affected owners, and dealers will inspect the production date codes of the pistons. If an engine contains a piston from the affected production period, the engine assembly will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. You can contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Camry | 2018 |
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